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Public comments close soon on Hunter Valley coal mine extension
The chance to comment on a proposed extension to Rio Tinto Coal & Allied Mt Thorley Warkworth Operations ends this Friday. The Mt Thorley Warkworth mine has been operating near Singleton for 30 years, employing thousands of workers at the mine and supporting many local businesses too. Rio Tinto Coal & Allied has proposed a […]
Uncategorized26 November 2013
Shooters and Labor back Greens over jobs
An amendment to the Planning Bill moved by the Shooters and Fishers and backed by Labor and the Greens to secure passage through the Legislative Council is a threat to thousands of jobs and must be rejected by the NSW Government. The amendment seeks to overturn the NSW Government’s Mining SEPP, creating more uncertainty for […]
Industry26 November 2013
Women in NSW mining to gather in Newcastle
This Thursday, supporters of the NSW Women in Mining network will gather to celebrate the end of 2013 at the NSW Women in Mining Christmas Cocktails and Canapés evening. Proudly sponsored by Sparke Helmore, this free networking event will be held in Newcastle on November 28, and attendees will hear from guest speaker Katie Brassil […]
Uncategorized25 November 2013
Scrapping the Carbon Tax is important for the growth of NSW
The passage of the Carbon Tax Repeal Bill through the House of Representatives is an important step forward in protecting jobs and fostering growth, NSW Minerals Council CEO, Stephen Galilee said today. “We welcome the Federal Government moving to deliver on its election commitment to repeal the Carbon Tax. The tax represents a significant burden […]
Economy22 November 2013
Comments close soon on proposed Newcastle coal terminal expansion
The opportunity to make submissions in support of the proposed T4 coal terminal at the Port of Newcastle is coming to a close. The Port of Newcastle is the world’s largest export terminal, but as coal production increases along the Hunter Valley Coal Chain, the coal terminal will need expanded capacity to handle that […]
Industry21 November 2013
Statement on NSW Government Support for ICAC recommendations
The NSW Minerals Council welcomes the State Government’s prompt response to the recommendations outlined in the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) Report on the management of coal resources. A strong future for the mining sector is essential to the NSW economy but it cannot happen without a clear and robust regulatory system. As the government […]
Industry21 November 2013
Whitehaven Coal on track to grow, despite increasing ‘green tape’
Green tape has overtaken red tape as a concern for miners in NSW, according to CEO and Managing Director of Whitehaven Coal Paul Flynn. Speaking at a recent Hunter Business Chamber Mining lunch in Newcastle, Mr Flynn questioned why the NSW Government hadn’t been more supportive of the coal industry and said that increased regulation and duplication, […]
Industry20 November 2013
Hunter business leaders call for mining action plan
Ampcontrol CEO and Managing Director Geoff Lillis has called on the NSW Government to develop a pro-active strategy for the mining industry. The NSW Government already has six Industry Action Plans: professional services, manufacturing, education and research, the visitor economy, the digital economy, and the creative industries. Recognising the contribution of agriculture, the NSW […]
Industry19 November 2013
Opinion: Mining delivers for Hunter communities
Originally published in the Newcastle Herald NSW Minerals Council CEO, Stephen Galilee In some of the public debates about mining, it can be easy to forget the real people in the Hunter – the miners, their families and those working in businesses such as pubs, clubs, cafes and motels, and as electricians, plumbers and mechanics. […]
Economy18 November 2013
EPA’s inequitable risk-based licensing framework
The NSW Minerals Council has made a submission to the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) on its proposed amendments to the regulation and fee structure of environment protection licences. The EPA wants to introduce a new ‘risk-based’ framework to guide the level of regulation required for each licence holder and to calculate licence fees. […]
Environment13 November 2013
Mining (Development Consent) Amendment Bill 2013
The NSW Minerals Council is the peak industry association for the state’s $24.5 billion mining industry, representing around 100 mining production, exploration, operator and supplier businesses. The NSW Minerals Council strongly supports the Mining (Development Consent) Amendment Bill 2013 currently before NSW Parliament. The Bill will protect the integrity of the mining titles regime in […]
Uncategorized8 November 2013